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Melissa already had a career teaching wilderness medicine when she became a professional mountain guide in 2004. Two years later, she was a lead guide. A native of Montana, she’s a skilled rock climber and ice leader. Her passions for climbing, teaching and taking care of others have taken her all over the world helping people test their limits in the safest way possible, while still having fun. As part of EVEREST TEAM INSPI(RED), she summited Everest in 2008 to raise awareness of (RED) and its work to help those suffering from HIV/AIDS in Africa.
CLIMBING HIGHLIGHTS
73 summits of Mt. Rainier (14,410′)
1 expedition on Denali (20,320′)
4 expeditions on Cotopoxi (19,348′)
3 expedtiions on Cayambe (18,997’)
4 expeditions on Aconcagua (22,841′)
1 summit of Mt. Everest, South Col (29,035′)
CERTIFICATIONS
Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate
Emergency Medical Technician Instructor
Basic Life Support Instructor
U.S. Avalanche Level II
Leave No Trace Trainer
Reader Comments
Hey Melissa,
Its your cousin Michael and I just wanted to say good luck and I will be watching the website! I have it favorited and will keep up to date. Good luck on your climb!
-Mike
Melissa,
It was great to meet you and that Jerry in Namche on our way down from Base Camp 2 weeks ago. Our 3 group members are back in the US and Canada wishing we were there! Best of luck on this years Expedition.